Mastriano introduces bill to increase access to COVID-19 Early Treatment Drugs
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to ensure patients can easily access early treatment drugs following prescription from a licensed provider. [Read More]
Ward Calls for Legislative Action on Rare Disease Day
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) called for legislative action on Monday, Feb. 28 – a date recognized across the world as Rare Disease Day – to expand access to medical treatments for residents living with rare medical conditions. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Take Further Action against Russia
In light of the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will introduce a resolution urging Congress to take further action. [Read More]
Yaw, Yudichak Request Independent Review of Outdated RGGI Modeling
Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) sent a letter to the Independent Fiscal Office last week requesting an audit of modeling used to justify Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Thursday, Feb. 24
HARRISBURG — The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from officials with the departments of Transportation and Corrections. Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $45.7 billion budget that would increase spending by $4.5 billion. Based on projections, this will create a $1.3 billion deficit in the […] [Read More]
Senate Republicans Seek to Prevent Wolf Administration from Bypassing Legislative Process on RGGI
In an ongoing effort to protect Pennsylvanians against higher energy bills and job losses in the energy industry, Senate Republican leaders filed a request with the Commonwealth Court today to intervene in a lawsuit the Wolf Administration filed to force Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Langerholc, Pittman and Yaw to Introduce Resolution Urging President Biden to Restart the Keystone XL Pipeline
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) announced their intent to introduce a resolution urging President Biden to restart the Keystone XL pipeline. [Read More]
Mastriano introduces bills to streamline and improve State Government
Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) officially introduced legislation to save taxpayer dollars and streamline government by consolidating elements of existing state agencies and offices. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings Wednesday, Feb. 23
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday continued public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget, taking testimony from the state Treasurer and Auditor General. [Read More]
Key Points from PA Senate Budget Hearings Tuesday, Feb. 22
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday kicked off four weeks of public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 state budget. [Read More]